Tag: Gender
Gendered Differential Barriers Facing Male and Female Handcraft Entrepreneurs in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis

Gendered Differential Barriers Facing Male and Female Handcraft Entrepreneurs in Tanzania: A Comparative Analysis

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Laurent Kaburire & Elizabeth M. MsokaSt John’s University of TanzaniaEmail: lkaburire@sjut.ac.tz / emsoka@sjut.ac.tz Abstract: The aim of this study was to examine the gendered differential barriers facing male and female handicraft entrepreneurs. In order to gather the data, the study used a cross-sectional research design whereby structured questionnaires were distributed to male and female entrepreneurs…

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Effect of Social Factors: Religion, Gender, and Cultural Beliefs on Cotton Production Sustainability in Kisumu County, Kenya

Effect of Social Factors: Religion, Gender, and Cultural Beliefs on Cotton Production Sustainability in Kisumu County, Kenya

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Omollo Rose Agina Atieno, Peter Gutwa Oino & Godfrey UngayaDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies,School of Arts and Social Sciences, Kisii UniversityEmail: roseagina@yahoo.com Abstract: Cotton production in Kenya has a long history, with its roots well-established before the country’s independence in 1963. Gender, religion, and cultural beliefs significantly influence access to resources and the…

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Gender and Developing Entrepreneurial Skills among Entrepreneurs in Juba City, South Sudan

Gender and Developing Entrepreneurial Skills among Entrepreneurs in Juba City, South Sudan

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Suzy Anong Lomoro MurasTangaza University College, Nairobi, KenyaEmail: suzyanong3@gmail.com Abstract: Women’s business has received more attention in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath. The literature suggests that women can significantly contribute to entrepreneurship. This study examined gender and developing entrepreneurial skills in Juba City, South Sudan. The study was guided by…

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Gender Inclusion and Provision of Security Services by The Uganda Police Force

Gender Inclusion and Provision of Security Services by The Uganda Police Force

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Francis TumwesigyeNkumba University, UgandaEmail: tumwesigyef7@gmail.com Abstract: The paper examined the association of gender inclusion and provision of services by the Uganda Police Force. The paper used the mixed methods research approach for data collection and analysis. A sample of 225 participants was used from a population of 528 from the different departments, with a response…

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Evaluation of Policy Framework Implementation Procedures and Its Effect on Gender Mainstreaming in Universities in Kenya

Evaluation of Policy Framework Implementation Procedures and Its Effect on Gender Mainstreaming in Universities in Kenya

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Adhola Grace Achieng, Caleen Nyamwange & George NyandoroKisii University, KenyaEmail: achieng4326@gmail.com Abstract: Despite the enormous advancements in development and the wealth of knowledge on gender mainstreaming, assessments and evaluations reveal a significant disparity in implementation, maybe because of difficulties with implementation. The study determined policy framework implementation procedures towards gender mainstreaming in selected Universities in…

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Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

Integrating Human Capability Approach in Gender on Health Seeking Behavior in Kenya

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Dymphenia K. Otwori, Peter Gutwa Oino & Samson BarongoSchool of Arts and Social SciencesDepartment of Sociology, Gender and Development StudiesKisii University. KenyaEmail: dkwambokac@gmail.com Abstract: Globally, different models towards enhancing access to healthcare to all human populations have been implemented with varying degrees of success. However, studies on the effects of gender on health-seeking behavior, especially…

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Extent to Which Professional Qualifications of Women Have Influenced Girl Child Access to Education in Public Primary Schools in Moyale Sub County

Extent to Which Professional Qualifications of Women Have Influenced Girl Child Access to Education in Public Primary Schools in Moyale Sub County

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Boru Dulacha Guyo and Dr. Josephine KirimiMount Kenya University, Kenya.Email: boruguyo558@gmail.com Abstract: Despite attempts by the government to address gender equality in all sectors, women and girl child retention and access to formal education is still a concern in Kenya and in Africa as a whole. The study sought to achieve the objective; to establish…

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Gender Representation and Decision-Making Process in Deposit Taking SACCOs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

Gender Representation and Decision-Making Process in Deposit Taking SACCOs in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

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Sarah Chelimo – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University.Dr. Peter Gutwa Oino – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University.Dr. Edmond Were – Department of Political Science and Peace Studies, Kisii UniversityDr. Lumayo Mildred – Department of Sociology, Gender and Development Studies, Kisii University. Email: oinogutwae@gmail.com Abstract: The proposition of…

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Effects of Inquiry-Based Teaching Method on Students’ Academic Performance and Attitudes towards Chemistry in Two Selected Secondary Schools of Bugesera District, Rwanda

Effects of Inquiry-Based Teaching Method on Students’ Academic Performance and Attitudes towards Chemistry in Two Selected Secondary Schools of Bugesera District, Rwanda

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Felix Dushimimana – African Centre of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University of Rwanda-College of Education, RwandaDr. Leon Mugabo – Department of mathematics, Sciences and Physical education, University of Rwanda-College of Education, Rwanda Email: felixdushimimana99@gmail.com Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of inquiry-based teaching approach…

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Effect of Mind Mapping on Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

Effect of Mind Mapping on Gender Difference in Mathematics Achievement among Students in Public Secondary Schools in Nandi County, Kenya

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Keter Philemon Kibet, Prof. John Simiyu and Dr. Joseph MubichakaniSchool of Education, University of EldoretCorresponding Author: kpketer@gmail.com Abstract: The teaching of mathematics still follows the traditional pattern which is identified to be ineffective and a factor responsible for the poor performance. The aim of this paper was to determine the effect of mind mapping in…

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